Moving back !
May 9th 2009 | 10:01 pm
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Hi HimnHer, I wish you all the best for your move back to the UK and may you settle back into a way of life that you are used to.
Everything that you have listed above I miss too, sometimes I think I would kill for a kabab, I haven't had one for 4 years
I miss Christmas back in the UK so much, we are going back for the month of December this year coz I can't bare to be away from all the hype of Christmas time. They are not silly things, they are things that you have been used to all your life and you won't loose those feelings over night.
Many people move to another country for many different reasons, some like it some don't, it has been said before be proud of what you have done. You have been there, done it and got the t-shirt. l the dogs learn English before you take them back
Everything that you have listed above I miss too, sometimes I think I would kill for a kabab, I haven't had one for 4 years
I miss Christmas back in the UK so much, we are going back for the month of December this year coz I can't bare to be away from all the hype of Christmas time. They are not silly things, they are things that you have been used to all your life and you won't loose those feelings over night.Many people move to another country for many different reasons, some like it some don't, it has been said before be proud of what you have done. You have been there, done it and got the t-shirt. l the dogs learn English before you take them back
May 9th 2009 | 10:24 pm
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All those are in Spain.
You need to mix with the general population, your posh lifestyle seems to have blinkered your view of reality, plus I suspect your ability to converse in your adopted country isn`t great.
All countries have there good/bad points, but to state the UK is bad and Spain is great, is frankly odd considering you live in Spain.
There is no shame in prefering your home to an adopted country, ask the Romanians about that kind Spanish govt who are politely offering to return them back to there country.Yet they refuse because there robbing richer peeps in Spain than they ever could in Romania.
Good luck in the return, it was the best move I made so far, its nice to work and be paid for the hours and appriciated for the effort.Something lost on Spanish employers.
Christmas time in Spain is not great compared to the UK or other countries, i certainly missed it.
Although Fiesta`s in Spain are popular, like all things Spanish, its the same, every year, there idea of variety is poor, which makes seeing the fiesta`s frankly very boring.
Even when the fun fare rides arrive in town, its the same rides, from the 80`s, with the same people serving the same churro`s, in the part of town, doin the same as they did in the 1950 feria.
Or they have, this cracks me up, our town did the feria de tapa, in a tent on the beach, 20 meters from the bars, those bars had stalls in the tent, serving the same food they serve in the bars.
Now why have a Feria de Tapa, serving the same food as the bars do all year round, i was hoping to try Tapa from all over the regions of Spain, not the same as the bars serve, for less money.
Strange.
You need to mix with the general population, your posh lifestyle seems to have blinkered your view of reality, plus I suspect your ability to converse in your adopted country isn`t great.
All countries have there good/bad points, but to state the UK is bad and Spain is great, is frankly odd considering you live in Spain.
There is no shame in prefering your home to an adopted country, ask the Romanians about that kind Spanish govt who are politely offering to return them back to there country.Yet they refuse because there robbing richer peeps in Spain than they ever could in Romania.
Good luck in the return, it was the best move I made so far, its nice to work and be paid for the hours and appriciated for the effort.Something lost on Spanish employers.
Christmas time in Spain is not great compared to the UK or other countries, i certainly missed it.
Although Fiesta`s in Spain are popular, like all things Spanish, its the same, every year, there idea of variety is poor, which makes seeing the fiesta`s frankly very boring.
Even when the fun fare rides arrive in town, its the same rides, from the 80`s, with the same people serving the same churro`s, in the part of town, doin the same as they did in the 1950 feria.
Or they have, this cracks me up, our town did the feria de tapa, in a tent on the beach, 20 meters from the bars, those bars had stalls in the tent, serving the same food they serve in the bars.
Now why have a Feria de Tapa, serving the same food as the bars do all year round, i was hoping to try Tapa from all over the regions of Spain, not the same as the bars serve, for less money.
Strange.
May 9th 2009 | 10:34 pm
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You've gotta die of something, so you might as well enjoy it
HimnHer I was thinking that when I move back to England (as I know I will one day) I will take with me plenty of new knowledge that I have learnt here in Spain. Mainly things to do with the way that we live in the UK and the way we live in Spain, I have changed my out look on my life style so much concerning the things that I need to live as opposed to the things that I think I need and want in my life. In the two years you have been here I am sure you will be taking back a lot of what you have learnt here.
HimnHer I was thinking that when I move back to England (as I know I will one day) I will take with me plenty of new knowledge that I have learnt here in Spain. Mainly things to do with the way that we live in the UK and the way we live in Spain, I have changed my out look on my life style so much concerning the things that I need to live as opposed to the things that I think I need and want in my life. In the two years you have been here I am sure you will be taking back a lot of what you have learnt here.
May 9th 2009 | 10:57 pm
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You've gotta die of something, so you might as well enjoy it
HimnHer I was thinking that when I move back to England (as I know I will one day) I will take with me plenty of new knowledge that I have learnt here in Spain. Mainly things to do with the way that we live in the UK and the way we live in Spain, I have changed my out look on my life style so much concerning the things that I need to live as opposed to the things that I think I need and want in my life. In the two years you have been here I am sure you will be taking back a lot of what you have learnt here.
HimnHer I was thinking that when I move back to England (as I know I will one day) I will take with me plenty of new knowledge that I have learnt here in Spain. Mainly things to do with the way that we live in the UK and the way we live in Spain, I have changed my out look on my life style so much concerning the things that I need to live as opposed to the things that I think I need and want in my life. In the two years you have been here I am sure you will be taking back a lot of what you have learnt here.
,think I will have one myself
May 9th 2009 | 11:47 pm
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You've gotta die of something, so you might as well enjoy it
HimnHer I was thinking that when I move back to England (as I know I will one day) I will take with me plenty of new knowledge that I have learnt here in Spain. Mainly things to do with the way that we live in the UK and the way we live in Spain, I have changed my out look on my life style so much concerning the things that I need to live as opposed to the things that I think I need and want in my life. In the two years you have been here I am sure you will be taking back a lot of what you have learnt here.
HimnHer I was thinking that when I move back to England (as I know I will one day) I will take with me plenty of new knowledge that I have learnt here in Spain. Mainly things to do with the way that we live in the UK and the way we live in Spain, I have changed my out look on my life style so much concerning the things that I need to live as opposed to the things that I think I need and want in my life. In the two years you have been here I am sure you will be taking back a lot of what you have learnt here.
I couldn´t agree more - I cannot believe how much less money we both earn and what we don´t have out here that we had in England i.e. personal possessions but it doesn´t seem to really matter.
May 10th 2009 | 4:04 am
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May 10th 2009 | 4:54 am
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good luck with your move back
we did the same in Dec...lived in Spain for 6 years....been back in UK 5 months now and its like we never went away at times
totally agree, you really do appreciate the things you missed when you come back
it was difficult at first for our son (he is 13 now) but as time goes on he is more and more settled (although he still says he would move back to Spain if he could.....and who knows in time he may well do as he has spent half of his life so far growing up there)
the hardest thing for us so far is finding work but its tough for everyone at the moment, UK and abroad
anyway, like I say good luck...you have had an experience that many many others can only dream of
we did the same in Dec...lived in Spain for 6 years....been back in UK 5 months now and its like we never went away at times
totally agree, you really do appreciate the things you missed when you come back
it was difficult at first for our son (he is 13 now) but as time goes on he is more and more settled (although he still says he would move back to Spain if he could.....and who knows in time he may well do as he has spent half of his life so far growing up there)
the hardest thing for us so far is finding work but its tough for everyone at the moment, UK and abroad
anyway, like I say good luck...you have had an experience that many many others can only dream of
Well we are moving back to England in just under 3 weeks time,from Spain.We moved here 2 years ago with our 10 yr old son (now 12 )a dog and 2 cats.Things were ok but never brilliant,our son did very well at school and is fluent Spanish,we know some but not as good as him! We have had to wait for 8 months due to the animals having their jabs,plus we are taking 2 extra dogs back with us as our dog we brought out had 11 pups here a year ago!Anyway just want to say we are glad we came and tried it,i think some people love it here more then others,we dont hate it but there are so many things we miss.................some silly things too,like carpets,central heating in winter,food shops,chinese,indian,kebab and all the other take away places u can order late at night and get them delivered!This might sound silly,but christmas at home,all the atmosphere in the towns during that time of year,the hustle and bustle,christmas carols and father xmases on the street!
Sorry i am going on a bit and getting boring.........anyone else who are moving back to,well i hope it all goes smooth for you and when u get back you appreciate what you have in OUR country and make the most of it!
Anyway im sure i might come on here b4 we go as it might be a while b4 we get online back home. Thanks for reading.
Sorry i am going on a bit and getting boring.........anyone else who are moving back to,well i hope it all goes smooth for you and when u get back you appreciate what you have in OUR country and make the most of it!
Anyway im sure i might come on here b4 we go as it might be a while b4 we get online back home. Thanks for reading.
May 10th 2009 | 5:51 am
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I have unsubscribed from it actually ,as I have found it extremley tedious especially with you trying to get one over on Matt (which you won't )and using extracts from media publications which leads me to belive you assume us other mere mortals are incapable of researching this if we so wish. If you had any belief in the country which you imply is so great you would not question their ability to deal with the problem ,we do have some of the best sciencetists in the world who have dealt with similar situations .What was the chance of surviving cancer 20 years ago ,Polio ,TB etc more or less eradicated ,I don't doubt them .But the main point is you misread my point (I didn't comment on the thread been boring but merely an example of how we may die which was in jest )
May 10th 2009 | 5:52 am
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I love Christmas, but the Brits really go overboard. My work had 3 Christmas trees, a carol singing, and two Christmas lunches. I'm all Christmassed out by the time the big day actually arrives.
May 10th 2009 | 6:25 am
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Its crap. Christmas starts the beginning of November and I used to be fed up by the time Christmas day came. Now if we go back its a week before, and its more of a pleasure!
May 10th 2009 | 6:26 am
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It is nice to hear that some folks are going back with an opptomistic attitude, not bemoaning their fate in Spain, just stating that it is not for you.
My adopted country (the UK) is a wonderful land, much better opportunities for a 12 year old boy. Job opportunities are nil in Spain at the moment and not much better when there is no crisis.
Unemployment maybe high in the UK, but is is so much easier, to earn a living.
I sometimes feel the same, that going back would be good, we are lucky enough to be able to travel so that does help a lot.
we are back to the UK for an Eric Clapton concert.
I agree about the Spanish fiestas getting boring after a while, like the feria de mayo, it is very samey, and as I am not from Andalucia, I do find all that flamenco music and dance quite irritating. Less is more.
I would just like to wish all the "returners" good luck, and hope all goes well, which I am sure it will.
Regards
JLFS
My adopted country (the UK) is a wonderful land, much better opportunities for a 12 year old boy. Job opportunities are nil in Spain at the moment and not much better when there is no crisis.
Unemployment maybe high in the UK, but is is so much easier, to earn a living.
I sometimes feel the same, that going back would be good, we are lucky enough to be able to travel so that does help a lot.
we are back to the UK for an Eric Clapton concert.
I agree about the Spanish fiestas getting boring after a while, like the feria de mayo, it is very samey, and as I am not from Andalucia, I do find all that flamenco music and dance quite irritating. Less is more.
I would just like to wish all the "returners" good luck, and hope all goes well, which I am sure it will.
Regards
JLFS
May 10th 2009 | 7:53 am
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I find fiestas boring too, they are all the same, overloud, parents walking around with kids dressed up, most lack atmosphere. I thought it was just me
I do prefer Xmas in Spain, less hype, although it is getting worse. When we first lived here Xmas only appeared about a week before, wonderful.
I do prefer Xmas in Spain, less hype, although it is getting worse. When we first lived here Xmas only appeared about a week before, wonderful.
May 10th 2009 | 9:54 am
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I hope it all works out well for you. You gave it your best shot and will have some good memories 
